Concentric Reducing Sphere Model MSC
Rubber Expansion Joints
The Concentric Reducing Sphere is the reducer fitting in the Metrasphere family of joints. You get all the benefits of the Metrasphere with the reduction you need to make that pump connection. This reducer fitting is most commonly used as a pump…
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Product Description
The Concentric Reducing Sphere is the reducer fitting in the Metrasphere family of joints. You get all the benefits of the Metrasphere with the reduction you need to make that pump connection.
This reducer fitting is most commonly used as a pump or equipment connector. It can also be used as an expansion joint if EJMA guidelines are followed. Control rods are optional but recommended.
Product Highlights
- Ideal for reducing noise and vibration in a piping system.
- Reduces pipe stress in your system.
- Features Floating flanges to make up for companion flanges that are not properly two holed.
- Handles movement in all directions.
- Available in EPDM, Neoprene, or Nitrile elastomers with nylon cord reinforcement.
- Self-cleaning.
- Does not require a gasket.
- See tables for maximum temperature and pressure ratings.
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REDUCING SPHERICAL EXPANSION JOINT
Concentric Reducing Sphere Model MSC
| Model # | Joint Size ID (in)* | FACE-TO-FACE (in.) | PRESSURE VS. TEMPERATURE | MOVEMENT CAPABILITY | ANGULAR (Degrees) | GROSS WT (lbs.) | 3D DRAWING | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170°F | 200°F | 220°F | Compression | Elongation (in.) | Lateral (in.) | ||||||
| MSCEE3X2X8 | 3 x 2 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 1/2 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 15 | 15 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE3X2.5X8 | 3 x 2-1/2 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 1/2 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 15 | 16 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE4X2X8 | 4 x 2 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 15 | 18 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE4X3X8 | 4 x 3 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 15 | 19 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE6X4X8 | 6 x 4 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 5/8 | 3/8 | 1/2 | 15 | 28 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE8X4X8 | 8 x 4 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 5/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 15 | 40 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE8X6X8 | 8 x 6 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 5/8 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 15 | 46 | Revit/CAD |
| MSCEE10X8X8 | 10 x 8 | 8 | 225 | 150 | 100 | 3/4 | 1/2 | 3/4 | 15 | 69 | Revit/CAD |